US Bridges

Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.8 Miles East of Md 190 · Structure no. 200000M-0427030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvest Square Cou
CrossesBuck Branch Tributary
Location1.8 Miles East of Md 190
RouteCounty Highway 5656
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02559, -77.18578
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Harvest Square Cou over Buck Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.